Could an extreme yawn break internal stitches after a rhinoplasty?

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I'm 6 weeks and 6 days post-op my rhinoplasty, was yawing (it was quite a big yawn) i heard a very little tick-like sound, is that weird or am i pretty much paranoid? (i'm just happy with my result, i don't want anything to change for the worse)

Dinko Toncic, MD · Answer

I think that it's highly unlikely that you could have done any damage by yawning, especially since you're so 6 weeks into post-op. You shouldn't panic, but you can discuss it with your surgeon, who can examine you, which will surely give you peace of mind! 
Good luck!

William A. Wallace, MD, FACS · Answer

While I cannot comment on the intensity of your yawns, I will say in my professional experience I have not seen this occur in my patients. 

	Being a little paranoid can be a good thing, it reminds you that you're still healing and will keep you from doing things that can potentially cause injury.

Karol A. Gutowski, MD, FACS · Answer

It is very unlikely for a yawn to break a stitch. You can mention this to your surgeon at your next visit.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

At 6 weeks a yawn should not impact your results.  If you are really concerned, then you should speak with your surgeon.

Could an extreme yawn break internal stitches after a rhinoplasty?

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